Hello,
Basically folliculitis is due to a bacterial infection and hence topical antibiotics and oral antibiotics will help you in getting rid of the infection. I hope it helps. Take care and regards
Hello and thanks for the response, if I begin to take some type of topical med will I have to be on it forever, that is if I do have folliculitis?
Hello,
From the symptoms the possibility of perifolliculitis needs to be ruled out. It is characterised by small, very itchy pustules within the scalp, often most troublesome on the frontal hairline. The scalp should be washed with a mild normal shampoo as often as desired. Antidandruff shampoos containing antifungal agents such as ketoconazole or ciclopirox are sometimes helpful. Apart from that you need topical and oral antibiotics, antihistamines, oral steroids and topical tretinoin.
My sincere advice is to get it examined from a dermatologist. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.